Thursday, May 31, 2012

York Co. Comprehensive Plan public input

York County to hold two Comprehensive Plan public input meetings

York County has scheduled two public meetings to discuss and receive input from residents on the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the long-range plan for the physical development of the county. The Code of Virginia requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed periodically, and York County's plan was last updated by the Board of Supervisors in December 2005. The public meetings will be an opportunity for York County citizens to learn about the current plan and offer their ideas and suggestions for the update. Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for citizens to review planning maps and talk one-on-one with Planning Commission members and staff about York County planning issues such as land use, housing, transportation, community facilities, economic development, historic resources, and the environment. Both meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m., with the presentation taking place around 7:15 p.m.. Dates and locations are below:

· Thursday, May 31York High School Media Center9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

York Co. Comprehensive Plan public input

York County to hold two Comprehensive Plan public input meetings

York County has scheduled two public meetings to discuss and receive input from residents on the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the long-range plan for the physical development of the county. The Code of Virginia requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed periodically, and York County's plan was last updated by the Board of Supervisors in December 2005. The public meetings will be an opportunity for York County citizens to learn about the current plan and offer their ideas and suggestions for the update. Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for citizens to review planning maps and talk one-on-one with Planning Commission members and staff about York County planning issues such as land use, housing, transportation, community facilities, economic development, historic resources, and the environment. Both meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m., with the presentation taking place around 7:15 p.m.. Dates and locations are below:

· Thursday, May 31York High School Media Center9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Beginning June 2, visitors to New Quarter Park can rent a kayak to use exploring Queens Creek from New Quarter Park! Kayak rentals will be available each Saturday June through October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (kayaks must returned by 4 p.m.).

Kayak rentals cost $35/2 hours per person. Rentals will include kayaks, life jackets and paddles as well as launching assistance for each patron. Staff will be present in the New Quarter Park office to assist all interested patrons. Special family rates are available.

Join us at New Quarter Park on Sunday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a Moonlight and Music jam session. Musicians and music lovers will share old-time, blues, roots music and more in the picnic shelter area near the parking lot. Bring a guitar, fiddle, or other acoustic instrument and take a turn leading a tune or join in to jam with others. Instrumentalists at all levels and in all genres are welcome. The monthly jam sessions are lead by local instrumentalist and vocalist Joe Duggan.

Toe-tappers and music-loving listeners are also welcome. A limited number of folding chairs are available for musicians. Please consider bringing a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Water, soda, candy, and snacks are available in the park office or you are welcome to pack your picnic basket to enjoy in the park. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive near the Queen's Lake neighborhood. From the Colonial Parkway, exit at Queen's Lake, turn right, and then turn on Lakeshead Drive and follow the signs to the park. From Interstate 64, take exit 242, Route 199, toward Jamestown, and then exit onto Route 143 West. Travel to the first stop light at Penniman Road and turn right. Turn left on Hubbard Lane and travel to Lakeshead Drive. Turn right and follow the signs to the park.

For additional information call the Park Office 890-5840 or York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.

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Saturday, May 26, 2012

York Co. Comprehensive Plan public input

York County to hold two Comprehensive Plan public input meetings
York County has scheduled two public meetings to discuss and receive input from residents on the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the long-range plan for the physical development of the county. The Code of Virginia requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed periodically, and York County's plan was last updated by the Board of Supervisors in December 2005. The public meetings will be an opportunity for York County citizens to learn about the current plan and offer their ideas and suggestions for the update. Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for citizens to review planning maps and talk one-on-one with Planning Commission members and staff about York County planning issues such as land use, housing, transportation, community facilities, economic development, historic resources, and the environment. Both meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m., with the presentation taking place around 7:15 p.m.. Dates and locations are below:

· Thursday, May 31York High School Media Center9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown

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York Co. Comprehensive Plan public input

York County to hold two Comprehensive Plan public input meetings
York County has scheduled two public meetings to discuss and receive input from residents on the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the long-range plan for the physical development of the county. The Code of Virginia requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed periodically, and York County's plan was last updated by the Board of Supervisors in December 2005. The public meetings will be an opportunity for York County citizens to learn about the current plan and offer their ideas and suggestions for the update. Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for citizens to review planning maps and talk one-on-one with Planning Commission members and staff about York County planning issues such as land use, housing, transportation, community facilities, economic development, historic resources, and the environment. Both meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m., with the presentation taking place around 7:15 p.m.. Dates and locations are below:

· Thursday, May 31York High School Media Center9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Following a full schedule of daytime events on Yorktown's opening day of Maritime Weekend Friday, June 1, the day's activities will conclude with a free concert by "Doug Dunn and Island Style," featuring the atmosphere and fun of island style Jimmy Buffett tunes at Riverwalk Landing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Doug Dunn is a former corporate CEO who hung up the suits and ties, bought a guitar and the rest is what you see today. In 2001, Doug retired from the road to focus on writing and recording. Now, together with his new band, Doug is charging all over the country electrifying audiences everywhere with his Southern and Caribbean rock blending with Contemporary Country Music. Doug is a sterling member of the Country Music Association, Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, The Grammy's and the Nashville Songwriters Association.

As a prelude to Yorktown's Shagging on the Riverwalk Concert Series beginning Thursday, June 7, Yorktown is thrilled to host Dunn at Riverwalk Landing Friday, June 1 as he captures the entire atmosphere of a Buffett concert on the beautiful Yorktown waterfront.

Yorktown Maritime Weekend will be celebrated with a three-day waterfront celebration including free public tours of visiting tall ships and military vessels, static displays, market days, a parade of sail and much more.

This concert is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring blankets and/or lawn chairs. Food will be available for purchase. Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building, and other designated public parking lots throughout Yorktown. Signage directing motorists to parking lots will be in place.

For more information about Yorktown Maritime Weekend and other events and concerts in Yorktown, call the York County Parks and Recreation Office at 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org. In case of inclement weather, call the Event Weather Hotline at 890-3520. This event is sponsored by York County.

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A variety of educational and entertaining programs are being offered at the Senior Center of York in June.

Participation is open to seniors age 55 or better and their spouses, regardless of age. The center is located in the Washington Square Shopping Center at 5314 George Washington Memorial Highway (Rt. 17), and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center is closed all county holidays.

Reservations are required for all sessions and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, stop by the center or call 898-3807. For more information, please visit www.yorkcounty.gov/communityservices.

Greetings, All! Linda Hutchinson found this important information concerning York County and requested that it be sent to you. Many thanks to Linda for passing this along to us!

For God and Country, Lynda

Lynda Fairman Chairman, York County Republican Committee

Comprehensive Plan Public Meetings Scheduled

York County is holding two public meetingsto discuss and receive input from citizens on the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Charting the Course to 2025. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the long-range plan for the physical development of the County. The Code of Virginia requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed periodically, and York County’s Plan was last updated by the Board of Supervisors in December 2005. The public meetings will be an opportunity for York County citizens to learn about the current plan and offer their ideas and suggestions for the update. Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for residents to review planning maps and talk one-on-one with Planning Commission members and staff about York County planning issues such as land use, housing, transportation, community facilities, economic development, historic resources, and the environment. Both meetings will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the presentation taking place around 7:15. Dates and locations are below:·Thursday, May 31, 2012York High School Media Center9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown·Wednesday, June 6, 2012Waller Mill Elementary School Cafeteria314 Waller Mill Road, WilliamsburgFor more information, please contact the York County Planning Division at 890-3404 or by email at planning@yorkcounty.gov, or visit the web site at www.yorkcounty.gov/planning <http://www.yorkcounty.gov/planning> .